1 C. Instant tea
2 C. Tang instant orange drink
1 Envelope dry lemonade mix
2 C. Sugar
2 tsp. Cinnamon
1/2 tsp. Cloves

Mix all ingredients thoroughly. Keep in sealed jar.

Mix with hot or cold water -- 3 to 4 teaspoon to a glass, more or less to taste.

4 cups Quaker Oats (Quick or Old Fashioned, uncooked)
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup raw, unsalted sunflower seeds (optional)
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine, melted
2 tsp. grated orange peel
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt, optional
6 oz. pkg. dried cranberries (about 1-1/3 cups)

Heat oven to 350. Combine all ingredients except cranberries in large bowl; mix well.
Spread evenly in 15x10-inch jelly roll pan. Bake 40 minutes or until golden brown, stirring every 10 minutes.

(read all instructions before starting)

1 cake mix any flavor1 (4 serving size) instant pudding mix ( not sugar free), any flavor

Place dry cake mix and dry pudding mix into a large bowl and blend well with a whisk.
This will be about 4 – 4 ½ cups dry mix and will make 8-9 coffee cup cake mixes.
Place 1/2 cup dry mix into a sandwich bag.

Ingredients
1 lb of Lean Ground Beef
1 lb of Ground Turkey
1 lb of any type of Cooked beef steak or roast cut into small bite sized chunks around a 1/2 “ (Cheep Cuts work well for this just place the chunks in a crock pot the night before with Salted water and cook on low till morning let cool)
1 stick of REAL Butter
1/2 Cup of Plain Flour
1 & 1/2 quarts of water
1 cup of chopped onion
1 28 oz can of tomato sauce
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 teaspoon of Salt
1 Tablespoon of Black Pepper
2 – cans of mixed veggies, Undrained
1 – can of Lima Beans or chickpeas, drained and rinsed
8 to 10 large pot

Ingredients
10 C. Flour
1/3 C. Baking Powder
1 Tablespoon salt
1 Lb. Shortening ( softened)

For 1 Batch
3/4 C. Milk
raisins cheese, chives may be added (optional)

Procedure
( Measure all ingredients accurately).
Combine Flour, Baking powder and salt in a large bowl. cut in shorting with pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal.

Ingredients
2 cups  instant nonfat dry milk or 1 1/2  cups  regular nonfat dry milk
1  cup  flour
2  teaspoons  salt
1 cup  butter or margarine

Procedure
1. Combine dry milk, flour, and salt. Mix well with a wire whisk.
2. With a pastry cutter, cut in butter or margarine until mixture is crumbly.
3. Put in a large airtight container. Label with date and contents and store in refrigerator.
4.

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups powder milk
1 cup flour
1 cup butter Crisco
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Procedure
Blend dry ingredients. Cut in Crisco. Store in airtight container.
Makes 4 cups of mix, enough for 8 1-cup servings.

To prepare: for 1 cup,
Put 1/2 C. mix in pan.
Add 1 C. milk.
Bring to boil over low, stirring constantly. Boil gently 1 minutes.

Ingredients
1 teaspoon vanilla powder
1 teaspoon dried orange peel
1/2 cup grated white chocolate

Procedure
Combine and blend the ingredients in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container.

In a small saucepan, heat1 1/2 cups milk until bubbles form around the outside.
Add 1/4 cup White Hot Chocolate Mix and whisk until the chocolate is melted. Continue to whisk until the mixture is hot.

Ingredients
1 cup uncooked fine egg noodles
1 1/2 Tbs. chicken-flavored bouillon
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
1/4 tsp. dried whole thyme
1/8 tsp. celery seeds
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1 bay leaf

Procedure
Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl.

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups white sugar
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Procedure

Layer all ingredients in Jar Or vacuum seal bag.
Attach Tag:
1 egg,
1 cup softened butter or margarine,
1/2 cup sour cream,
1 teaspoon vanilla extract,
1 Jar Mix.

Blend first 2 ingredients until fluffy, add remaining wet ingredients and then mix. Stir well.
Refrigerate dough 2 or more hours, roll and cut out as usual.
Bake at 375¼F for 8-12 minutes.

Ingredients
1 jar sugar free (3.3 oz.) caffeine free iced tea mix with lemon
2 pkgs. sugar free orange breakfast drink mix (1.8 oz.)
1 tbsp. + 1 tsp.ground cinnamon
2 tsp. ground cloves

Procedure
Combine all ingredients. Store in an airtight container or package into 3 (1 cup) gift packages.

To serve hot: Stir in 1 1/2 teaspoon of mixture into 1 cup hot water.

Only 3 calories per 1 cup serving.

Ingredients
6 cups cubed bread
1 tablespoon parsley flakes
3 cubes chicken bouillon
1/4 cup dried minced onion
1/2 cup dried minced celery
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon sage
1/2 teaspoon salt

Procedure
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake bread 8 to 10 minutes, cool.
Dump all ingredients in a large bowl (that has a cover!) shake well to blend.

To Use: Combine 2 cups stuffing mix, 1/2 cup water, 2 tablespoons melted butter in a saucepan.

Ingredients
1 cup sugar
1 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1/2 cup powdered non-dairy creamer
1/2 cup cocoa
3 tablespoons powdered instant coffee
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Procedure
In large bowl combine all ingredients. Store in airtight container.

For single serving place 3 tablespoons mix in mug and add 3/4 cup boiling water.

Makes 3 cups

Ingredients
1 T dried onions
1 tsp. bell peppers freeze-dried
1 tsp. salt -- or to taste
1 tsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp dried minced garlic
1/4 tsp. dry mustard
1/4 tsp chili powder

Procedure
Measure all ingredients into a Ziploc bag, seal & shake well. (makes 1 mix or approx 3 T).

To Use:
1 lb ground beef,
1 mix recipe Sloppy Joe seasoning mix,
8 oz. Tomato Sauce,
1/2 cup water.
Brown beef and then drain.
Add remaining ingredients, simmering about 10 minutes.

Serve over hamburger buns.

Ingredients
wide mouth quart canning jars with lid and rings
1 round (6 yards) craft ribbon
2 pieces card stock for tags
1/2 yard print cotton fabric

2/3 teaspoon salt
1 1/8 cups flour, divided
1/3 cup cocoa powder
2/3 cup brown sugar
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup white chocolate chips
1/2 cup walnuts or pecans

Procedure
Wash, rinse and dry canning jars.

Ingredients
3/4 cup white sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
8 Reese's peanut butter cups, cut into 1/2 inch pieces

Procedure
Mix together the flour, baking powder and baking soda. Set aside. Layer ingredients in order given in a 1 quart ''wide mouth'' canning jar.

Press each layer firmly in place. It will be a tight fit. Add chopped peanut butter cups last.

Attach these directions to Jar:
Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

1.

Ingredients
1 3/4 cups instant mashed potatoes
1 1/2 cups dry milk powder
2 tablespoons instant chicken bouillon granules
2 teaspoons dried minced onion
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon turmeric
1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt

Procedure
Combine all ingredients. in a bowl and mix.
Makes 6 servings.

Place in 1 quart canning jars to store.

Instructions to attach to jar:
To serve: place 1/2 cup mix in soup bowl and add 1 cup boiling water. Stir until smooth.

Ingredients
1 cup white sugar
1 1/2 cups crushed potato chips
2/3 cup chopped pecans
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder

Procedure
In a small bowl, stir together the flour and baking powder. Layer ingredients in order given in a 1 quart "wide mouth" canning jar.

It will be a tight fit. Press each layer firmly in place before adding next ingredient.

Decorate the jar and attach a tag with the following directions:

Empty jar of cookie mix into large mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly.
Add: 2 sticks butter, softened and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Mix until blended completely.

Ingredients
2 3/4 cups bread flour
1 package (1 Tbsp.) active dry yeast
2 tsp. salt
In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients. Place the mix in an airtight container(jar).

Procedure

Attach this to the Jar:
Makes 2  12-inch pizzas
1 Jar Pizza Dough Mix
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 cup warm water
1cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1 tsp. crushed oregano

Place the Pizza Dough Mix in a large bowl & add the oil and water.

Ingredients
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 1/2 cups packed powdered sugar
3/4 cup cocoa powder
1 1/2 cups flour + 1 tsp baking powder + 1/4 tsp salt

Procedure
Layer ingredients in order given in a 1 quart ''wide mouth'' canning jar. (clean inside of jar after each layer) Be sure to pack everything down firmly before adding the flour mixture, it will be a tight fit.

Instructions to attach to Jar:
1. Empty jar of cookie mix into large mixing bowl. Use your hands to thoroughly blend mix.
2.

Ingredients
3/4 cup flour
½ tsp. Cinnamon
1/4 tsp. Nutmeg
1/4 tsp. Allspice
Pinch of salt
3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup 1/2-inch dried pineapple pieces
1/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries
2 TBSP. Sliced almonds

Procedure
Layering Dry Mix:
Combine flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and salt. Put mixture into a 1-PINT jar. Pack down firmly. Layer rolled oats and brown sugar into jar, firmly packing down. Add dried fruits and almonds. Adjust cap.

Ingredients
2 cups self rising flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Procedure
Combine all ingredients in large mixing bowl. Blend together with wire whisk. Place mix into an airtight container.

Mix can be given by itself with a recipe card for variations, or can be tucked into a white lidded basket with some mugs and beverage mixes.

When they are in season, include fresh blueberries or raspberries in the basket for those muffin mix variations.

Muffins
1 package Muffin Mix,
1 egg,
3/4 C.

Ingredients
1 C. powdered instant creamer
1 C. cocoa
2/3 C. instant coffee granules
1/2 C. sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg

Procedure
Combine all ingredients. Store in an airtight container.

To serve:
Place 1 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. in a cup and add 1 cup boiling water. Stir well.

MAKES 33 SERVINGS

Ingredients
2/3 Cup Sugar
1/3 Cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
1 1/3 Cups Nonfat Dry Milk Powder
1 2/3 Cups Mint Flavored Chocolate Chips
2 T Crushed Peppermint hard Candy (Candy Canes work wonderfully)
1 Quart Bottle
1 Paper Cupcake Liner

Procedure
Layer ingredients in a 1 quart bottle, place paper cupcake liner on top, seal with lid.

Attach a card with following directions:
Pour the contents of the bottle into a large saucepan.

Ingredients
1/2 cup dried parsley
1/3 cup minced onion
1/4 cup dried chives
1/3 cup chili powder
1/4 cup ground cumin
1/4 cup salt

Procedure
In a large bowl, combine the spices and store in an airtight container.
Attach this to the Jar

Mexican Fiesta Dip
3 Tbsp. Mexican Fiesta Dip Mix
1 cup mayonnaise or low-fat mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream or low-fat yogurt
In a medium mixing bowl combine the Dip Mix with the mayonnaise and sour cream. Whisk the mixture until smooth.

Ingredients
6 cups flour
3 tablespoons baking powder
1 1/2 cups shortening
4 cups sugar
2 teaspoons salt

Procedure
In large bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. With pastry blender, cut in shortening until mixture resembles cornmeal. Store in airtight container in cool, dry place. Use within month if possible.
It does keep quite well if stored for a longer period of time.

This is a great alternative to packaged mixes.

Plain Cake:
2 C. cake mix
1 tsp. vanilla
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 C.

Ingredients
1 6 ounce package chocolate chips
1 3 1/2 ounce bag flaked coconut or 1 1/3 cups
1 cup chopped pecans
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs

Procedure
Use a 1 quart, wide-mouth canning jar. Pack each layer. To the jar add the chocolate chips, the coconut, and the pecans.

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 cups cake flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 cup poppy seeds

Procedure
Combine all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Blend with a wire whisk. Store the mix in an airtight container.

Attach this to the Jar

Lemon Poppy Seed Cake
3/4 cup butter
6 eggs
1/3 cup milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. lemon extract (not lemon juice)
Zest of 1 lemon
1 pkg.

Ingredients
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/2 C. lemonade crystals

Procedure
Combine unflavored gelatin and lemonade crystals.
To use: Put Lemon Gelatin Mix in 1 cup cold water and allow mixture to soften for 5 minutes.
Stir in 1 cup boiling water. Pour into a mold. Chill until firm enough to unmold.

Ingredients
6 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons sugar

Procedure
Combine all of the ingredients in a lidded container. Shake to mix.